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West Brom fan reacts to death at Hillsborough

West Brom fan reacts to the death of Mark Townsend at Hillsborough

West Brom fan reacts to the death of Mark Townsend in the stands at Hillsborough during the Sheffield Wednesday v West Brom match.

In a statement a Sheffield Wednesday spokesperson said: 鈥淔irst and foremost, the thoughts of everyone at Sheffield Wednesday remain with the loved ones of Mr Townsend and the wider West Bromwich Albion community.

鈥淎ll relevant parties continue to collectively gather the detail and circumstances regarding the tragic incident last Saturday as part of the ongoing review process.

鈥淚n the interim, without compromising the review, it can be confirmed that advanced paramedic care was at the scene applying emergency treatment within three minutes of the control room being notified, just over one minute after the nearest steward was alerted.

鈥淭he club will cooperate fully with any investigation that the coroner may instigate and we await the findings of the review process, which will be concluded in due course.

鈥淲e can assure every supporter visiting Hillsborough that the club engage medical provision over and above the Green Guide guidance.

鈥淪heffield Wednesday reiterate our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr Townsend and everyone connected with West Bromwich Albion.鈥

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